A few days ago, snowfall hit Dallas pretty unexpectedly, and although it melted just as quickly as it fell, the freezing (or just above) temperatures have persisted. Winter came, literally, overnight. I’ve actually had to start bundling up, which is something of a hassle.
Faux fur coat, $19 from Patricia Field (last winter)
A watercolor illustration-montage I’m working on, entitled Fox in the Snow (inspired by the Belle & Sebastian song)
December 5, 2009 at 7:56 pm
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yuki no nakade kitsune: Your writing looks really natural. :) Love foxes too, I totally would hang a painting like this at my place.
December 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm
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Thanks Lynn! It was SO hard to write the characters in the brush I was using. I mean, it was hard enough to write in roman letters, much less kanji/hiragana. ^^;;;
December 5, 2009 at 7:56 pm
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I LOVE the print! I would be interested in seeing it finished and perhaps purchasing as a print? =}
December 5, 2009 at 8:01 pm
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Thanks Sara! I thought of you while I was painting it – I know you love foxes!
December 5, 2009 at 8:06 pm
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oh i love foxes! one of my favorite animals… by far.
and i wish it would snow in orange county, just once! ;) haha.
December 5, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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Oh wow, I love that fox illustration! please post the finished project in the future!
December 6, 2009 at 4:51 am
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Hehe, I think I brought Seattle weather to Dallas and took the Dallas weather back with me to Seattle. Right after my trip, it’s bright and sunny here, and cold, rainy and snowy over there.
Love the lighting in the photo, and your watercolour looks great! Did you sketch first, or do you freehand?
December 6, 2009 at 6:02 am
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Catherine! I’m sorry that I’ve been so lazy with comments lately…
I lo~ve this blog (and its classic-plus-elegant design) and I’m looking forward to every new entry X3
The illustration is adorable!
December 6, 2009 at 12:28 pm
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Love the illustration and kanji you did there! You don’t know how jealous I am of you japanese skills >_< I am thinking about whether or not I should take up a course at uni. I'll see.
Loving the faux-fur aswell :)
December 6, 2009 at 4:06 pm
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That fur coat looks so pretty!
December 7, 2009 at 1:13 pm
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(*w* ) calligraphy is one of my favorite things.. next time i order calligraphy pens i’ll be sure to send one your way – they make so much of a difference with a few basic tips on calligraphy.
the foxes are lovely!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM. And did they really have the Japanese title?!
December 8, 2009 at 8:00 am
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That faux-fur definitely does look warm and comfy. Just the right thing for this cold season!
And I am loving your calligraphy skills. Makes me feel like picking up a Japanese course as well. So beautiful :D